Customer Needs
- Flame-retardant protective film for yacht spray-painting scaffolding environments — must pass the construction contractor’s on-site fire compliance verification, not merely a supplier self-declared “FR” label
- V0 flame-retardant grade (UL 94 or equivalent) — the minimum compliance level required at the client’s project sites; previous supplier’s film failed to meet this grade in combustion testing
- Valid third-party flame-retardant test report — no nominal claims without test data accepted; report must cover primary test parameters including burning time, burn length, and drip behavior
- Samples within 10 business days — client had a time-sensitive project opportunity window; procurement decision could not wait for a standard 4–6 week sample lead time
- Mass production batches fully matching approved sample in flame-retardant performance, thickness, and adhesion — the previous supplier’s bulk production deviated from approved samples, which was the direct reason for supplier change
- Color, size, and printing customizable — different yacht painting projects have varying film color and dimension requirements; project-level customization flexibility is required
Why the Customer Chose Us
V0-grade flame-retardant PE film samples developed and third-party combustion test report submitted within 10 business days — directly closing the compliance gap left by the previous supplier and enabling the client to complete material replacement before the project deadline
Responded within 4 hours of inquiry confirming technical feasibility of V0 grade and sample lead time — two other suppliers contacted by the client were unable to provide valid flame-retardant samples within 2 weeks; Plashield’s response speed was the direct trigger for winning the business
Mass production batches fully matched approved samples on three key parameters: flame-retardant performance (burning time, burn length), film thickness (±0.5% coating precision), and peel force (batch-to-batch deviation ≤10%). QC test records provided with each shipment — client can trace production quality without conducting independent sampling inspection
Beyond standard black-white PE flame-retardant film, supports color customization (transparent / blue / brand color) and logo printing; width and roll length slit per scaffolding configuration of different vessel sizes. Branded carton produced concurrently with film — no additional wait for packaging production
Plashield’s flame-retardant film formulation is developed for industrial protective and marine construction applications — not general packaging film relabeled for FR use. The critical difference: industrial protective film must maintain flame-retardant performance under stretching, folding, and scaffolding tie-down tension during actual use; general packaging FR film test conditions do not include these mechanical stress scenarios
The root cause of the previous supplier’s failure was providing flame-retardant claims without actual combustion test backing — the product passed the client’s visual inspection at the sample stage but failed the contractor’s on-site combustion verification test in field use. For yacht painting projects in enclosed work spaces, flame-retardant protective film is a mandatory material for construction site fire compliance; the validity of test documentation directly affects project start-up qualification. This made “does valid test documentation exist” the single non-negotiable threshold in supplier evaluation.
Solutions Provided
Developed a V0-grade flame-retardant PE protective film formulation specifically for yacht painting scaffolding operations — formulation incorporates halogen-based or halogen-free flame retardant additives into the PE substrate to meet UL 94 vertical burn test V0 requirements: burn stop time ≤10 seconds with no flaming drips
Samples delivered with a third-party combustion test report (including UL 94 V0 test result data sheet) — enabling the client to submit material compliance documentation directly to their construction project owner without needing to independently commission testing
After the client’s independent validation testing passed, a small-batch trial production order was initiated; trial batch underwent three-parameter benchmarking against the approved sample (flame-retardant performance / film thickness precision / peel force) before shipment, confirming bulk batch matched sample parameters before delivery
Ensured mass production strictly followed the approved sample standard, including:
- Mass production flame-retardant parameters (UL 94 V0: burning time, burn length, drip behavior) benchmarked against approved sample test values batch by batch
- Film thickness precision ±0.5%, peel force batch deviation ≤10% (180°, ASTM D3330) — ensuring on-site application and removal behavior matches sample-stage validation results
- Each shipment accompanied by QC test records including actual measured values for all three parameters — usable by client for project construction records and owner material acceptance documentation
Batch traceability system established — each shipment’s rolls carry batch numbers corresponding to QC records, enabling the client to trace material origin by batch across different yacht painting projects and meet material provenance requirements in project completion documentation. SKU configuration (color / dimensions) adjusted flexibly per each project’s specific requirements without extending standard lead time
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Results Achieved
V0-grade flame-retardant performance passed client’s independent combustion test, successfully replacing the previous supplier and completing on-site material compliance submission — the first yacht painting project using Plashield film proceeded on schedule with no material compliance delays
Used throughout scaffolding construction sites with no reported flame-retardant performance failure or safety incidents — validating V0 formulation performance stability under actual-use mechanical conditions of scaffolding stretch, folding, and tie-down tension
Trial-to-mass-production transition: all three key parameters (flame retardant / thickness / peel force) remained within confirmed ranges across batches — client no longer required independent incoming inspection per batch, significantly reducing material management cost
Continuous stable repeat orders since first cooperation in November 2024, with over one year of uninterrupted partnership
Annual purchase volume exceeding USD 20,000 and continuing to grow as the client takes on more yacht painting projects — Plashield has been designated as the client’s fixed supplier for flame-retardant protective film; new projects no longer require a separate supplier evaluation process
Customer Testimonial
— Packaging Import & Trading Company (Netherlands)
